Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-06-22
The Presidents OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Local Celebrations.

Local Celebrations.
WAsHSGIoN, June 21st.-The following is the
Presidents letter presenting his jubilee congrat
ulation5 to Queen Victoria
Grorer CseveIand, President Of tie Uaitcd States
Gredt Britain and Ireland and Empress Of Indie.
GREAT AND GOOD FRIEND: In the name and
on behalf OF the people of the United States. I
present their sincere fluctuations upon the ar
rival OF the fitch anniversary of vour Males
" accession to the crown of Great Britain and
but utter the general voice of my fellow conn
trylaen In wishing for your people a prolong-
alton OF reign so marked with advances in the
popular weli-belug-physical, moral and intel
lectual. 1t is justice, and not adulation to
acknowledge the debt of gratitude and respect
due to your personal virtues for their important
influence in producing and causing the prosper
Gus and well-ordered condition Of affairs now
generally prevailing throughout your domin-
ION. May your life be prolonged, and peace,
nonor and prospect bless the people over
whom you have been called to rule Nav lib
erty flourish throughout your Empire. Under
Just ana equal laws. and your Government be
strong III the affections of all who live under it.
And pray God to have your Majesty in His
holy keeping.
Done at Washington, this 27th day of May,
A, ~ 1851 GROVER CLEVELAND.
BY the President: THOMAS +. BAYARD
Secretary of State.
cHIcAGo's CELEBRATION
CHICAGO, June 21st.-The Queens Jubilee dar
was celebrated here by procession composed
OF the various British and Orange Societies of
the city. After II had been reviewed nv the
Mayor and other notabes the participant, pro-
ceeded to Cheltenham Beach, where the re-
malnder of the day was spent in witnessing
athletic sports. with banquet and fireworks
IN the evening.
GALA DAY AT Fan FRANCISCO.
san FRANCISCO. June 2lst-The scene at
Woodward S Gardens was one. not soon to be
forgotten. Be iore o'clock, the hour for omen
ing, the advance guard of pleasure-seekers was
a a. nana, ana from that time on a continuous
stream OF humanity poured through the gates.
wandered through the paths of the gardens.
filled the amphitheater to repletion and
crowded the pavilion.
The decorations of the grounds were in good
taste anC reflected great credit on those who
conceived them. Two bands, one in the payii-
ION anS the other in the amphitheater, dis
coursed English airs to the delight of the vast
assemblage, while the notes of the Scottish
Dagpipes arose from all corners of the grounds.
indeed, on account of the Highland Costumes
worn by most of them, the Scotch element was
oy lar the most conspicuous. Roses-the red
rose OF York aud the white rose of Lancaster
were 10 be seen everywhere. in the iapels of
coats and formingfthe corssge bouquets of the
ladies. many of whom also carried punches of
Engand's flowers in their hands.
during the morning the larger portion of the
assemblsge collected in the amphitheater.
where the games commenced at 10 O'clock the
morning games being devoted exclusively to the
children. Not only were the seats on the main
floor and in the galleries filed, but the aisles
ana iODpx were crowded to such an extent fl Mt
ingress and egress were well nigh impossible.
Promptly at O'clock the overture was com
menced. AT its conclusion r. Balfour the
Chairman of the General Committee made a
few remarks and introduced Denis Donahoe.
the British Consul, President of the Day who
also spoke briefly. The tenor SOLO The Death
OF Nelson, was then rendered by Ben Clark
The Grafton was delivered by Rev. Robert Mac
kenzie-
One of the more noticeable features of the dav
was the excellent appearance of the Sacramento
delegation, the largest from the interior
INDIGNANT freshmen IN NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, June 2lst.-Mayor Hewett early
this forenoon ordered the keeper of the City
Hall to set the flags flying in honor of Queen
Nictorias jubilee. This demonstration elected
many ayerse comments ffom Celtic sources.
All the English and many foreign vessels in
this port were decorated with bunting num-
Der. of business houses controlled BY British
capitalists were closed and the employees en-
joyed a holiday. Public services were held at
the Metropolitan Opera House. About 5000
persons were present. In addition to the Eng
hsh, Scotch, Irish and Canadians in the audi
ence we're large number of Americans There
was an orchestra OF 60 pieces and a chorus of
300 voices from the Oratory society ana other
choral examinations The services opened with
the rendering of HandeFs Coronation Anthem
A prayer was offered by Rev. Is. +. DecoSta At
the conclusion of the ceremonies the audience
Joined the chorus in singing God Save the
Queen" In the afternoon there was a great
Jese champ et1s at EaTastina, Staten Island in
honor of the jubilee. and in the evening fire.
works and an illumination OF the bay.